Chris Ivers

Delivering business growth by building inspiring cultures

New Zealand

About

Having been a Director of my own advertising and brand strategy agency for over 15 years, I understand what it takes to build a successful business. Get the right people and give them an inspiring vision. Creating teams that know where they are heading, and feel passionate about what they are achieving, is what I strive to deliver. If you get this right, growth follows. I am an unusual combination of left and right-brain thinking. My career path means I come from a truly creative background: one where new ideas, complex problem solving, and critical thinking were a daily occurrence. However, I also understand how to get things done through leadership, process, collaboration with logical minds, and no-holds-barred commitment. I was born and bred in New Zealand and love this country. While I have worked overseas, this has only served to make me feel more strongly about the need to build a better future here, for generations to come. I believe business can deliver, not only economic success, but social success. My goal is to help New Zealand succeed so it is a better place for Kiwis to work, live and play. Strengths include: Leadership, culture development, holistic thinking, creativity, business strategy

Experience

  • Pharmaco NZ and Australia Ltd (10 yrs 4 mos)
    • Head Of Digital & Marketing
      Apr 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 4 mos

    • Head of Marketing
      Apr 2016 - Apr 2018 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • Director at Chalis Group
    Sep 2007 - 2016 · 8 yrs 5 mos

    Every brand needs a heart. That’s why Chalis works from the inside out, to ensure your brand comes from the very core of your business. We then create a seamless transition from strategy to communications. The result? A brand that will get into the hearts and minds of your staff, your stakeholders and your customers. A brand with heart.

  • Director at Radical Alice
    Oct 2003 - Sep 2007 · 4 yrs

  • Creative Director at Trigger NZ
    Jan 2000 - Aug 2003 · 3 yrs 8 mos

  • Art Director at Saatchi NZ
    Dec 1999 - Dec 2000 · 1 yr 1 mo